Who's Who in Black Columbus Honors Ohio State Faculty and Staff

More than 50 Ohio State faculty and staff were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in the 13th edition of Who’s Who in Black Columbus. At the event in the Ohio Union’s Archie Griffin Ballroom on Oct. 27, President Michael V. Drake provided congratulatory remarks via a video message, Provost Joseph E. Steinmetz welcomed the audience on behalf of the university, and Vice Provost for Diversity Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Sharon Davies provided remarks to the attendees. Students and alumni from the OSU African American Voices Choir performed selections as well.

“I would like to thank President Drake, Provost Steinmetz, and the various colleges and units for their support in recognizing our African American faculty and staff for their outstanding work in leadership and community engagement,” said Davies.

Dr. Valerie Lee, former vice president for Outreach and Engagement, vice provost for Diversity and Inclusion, and chief diversity officer was recognized as one of four Columbus trailblazing GAME CHANGERS along with Mayor Michael B. Coleman, and past Living Legends, Amos Lynch and Aminah Robinson.

Engagement is:

The collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.